Chip and Joanna's 'Tiny House' From 'Fixer Upper' Hits the Market at a Not-So-Tiny $950K

July 21, 2017Brent Furdyk

Call it the Fixer Upper effect, with the design magic of Chip and Joanna Gaines (and let's not forget shiplap!) transforming dumpy old houses into spectacular homes. Case in point: this cozy shotgun house in Waco, Texas, that was purchased for $28,000 before receiving a Gaines-style makeover on a season-three episode of the show — and is now listed at a whopping $950,000! Take a gander inside and it's easy to see why.

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Chip and Joanna's 'Tiny House' From 'Fixer Upper' Hits the Market at a Not-So-Tiny $950K

July 21, 2017 Brent Furdyk

Call it the Fixer Upper effect, with the design magic of Chip and Joanna Gaines (and let's not forget shiplap!) transforming dumpy old houses into spectacular homes. Case in point: this cozy shotgun house in Waco, Texas, that was purchased for $28,000 before receiving a Gaines-style makeover on a season-three episode of the show — and is now listed at a whopping $950,000! Take a gander inside and it's easy to see why.

Shotgun House

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Shotgun House

When they first took on the project, the idea was to transform this dilapidated 700-square-foot shotgun home for the Bell family, which Joanna describes on the couple's <a href="https://magnoliamarket.com/our-show/episode-14-shotgun-house/" target="_blank">Magnolia Market website</a> as "a unique project that kept us on our toes from both a construction and design standpoint."

Real EstateChip and Joanna's 'Tiny House' From 'Fixer Upper' Hits the Market at a Not-So-Tiny $950K

Shotgun House

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When they first took on the project, the idea was to transform this dilapidated 700-square-foot shotgun home for the Bell family, which Joanna describes on the couple's <a href="https://magnoliamarket.com/our-show/episode-14-shotgun-house/" target="_blank">Magnolia Market website</a> as "a unique project that kept us on our toes from both a construction and design standpoint."

Charming Home

Charming Home

The result is this charming home, which added a second level and increased the living area from 720 square feet to 1,050 square feet. Another selling point — especially for <em>Fixer Upper</em> fans — is the home's close proximity to the Magnolia Market, located just within walking distance of the Gaines' headquarters. Note the front steps and skirt surrounding the house, made from Old Chicago reclaimed vintage bricks.

Real EstateChip and Joanna's 'Tiny House' From 'Fixer Upper' Hits the Market at a Not-So-Tiny $950K

Charming Home

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The result is this charming home, which added a second level and increased the living area from 720 square feet to 1,050 square feet. Another selling point — especially for <em>Fixer Upper</em> fans — is the home's close proximity to the Magnolia Market, located just within walking distance of the Gaines' headquarters. Note the front steps and skirt surrounding the house, made from Old Chicago reclaimed vintage bricks.

Open Concept

Open Concept

Given the home's small size, Chip and Joanna went with an open concept for the main living areas that allows the bright, airy living room to flow seamlessly into the kitchen. "We installed wood floors and beautiful floor length windows," notes Joanna in her blog, adding that "this space didn’t feel cramped in the least."

Real EstateChip and Joanna's 'Tiny House' From 'Fixer Upper' Hits the Market at a Not-So-Tiny $950K

Open Concept

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Given the home's small size, Chip and Joanna went with an open concept for the main living areas that allows the bright, airy living room to flow seamlessly into the kitchen. "We installed wood floors and beautiful floor length windows," notes Joanna in her blog, adding that "this space didn’t feel cramped in the least."

Surprisingly Spacious

Surprisingly Spacious

Opening up the main floor living space and the addition of a loft (more on that later), turned the single-storey home into a two-storey that added ceiling height and a feeling of expansiveness that wasn't found in the original home.

Real EstateChip and Joanna's 'Tiny House' From 'Fixer Upper' Hits the Market at a Not-So-Tiny $950K

Surprisingly Spacious

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Opening up the main floor living space and the addition of a loft (more on that later), turned the single-storey home into a two-storey that added ceiling height and a feeling of expansiveness that wasn't found in the original home.

Kitchen Improvements

Kitchen Improvements

The kitchen boasts honed granite countertops, a turquoise vintage-look Smeg refrigerator and a space-saving island that doubles as a bar-style eating area. "The clients loved the idea of a retro style refrigerator," adds Joanna, "so I chose a colour that I thought would accent the rest of the space."

Real EstateChip and Joanna's 'Tiny House' From 'Fixer Upper' Hits the Market at a Not-So-Tiny $950K

Kitchen Improvements

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The kitchen boasts honed granite countertops, a turquoise vintage-look Smeg refrigerator and a space-saving island that doubles as a bar-style eating area. "The clients loved the idea of a retro style refrigerator," adds Joanna, "so I chose a colour that I thought would accent the rest of the space."

Double Duty

Double Duty

"The kitchen area would have to double as a dining room, so I designed the largest island that would fit in this space to double as bar seating," says Joanna of the innovative design for the kitchen island.

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Double Duty

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"The kitchen area would have to double as a dining room, so I designed the largest island that would fit in this space to double as bar seating," says Joanna of the innovative design for the kitchen island.

Open Shelving

Open Shelving

"I made sure there were as many lower cabinets as would possibly fit for ample kitchen storage, but ultimately decided on open shelving rather than uppers," Joanna points out, "so the area would look as open and roomy as possible."

Real EstateChip and Joanna's 'Tiny House' From 'Fixer Upper' Hits the Market at a Not-So-Tiny $950K

Open Shelving

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"I made sure there were as many lower cabinets as would possibly fit for ample kitchen storage, but ultimately decided on open shelving rather than uppers," Joanna points out, "so the area would look as open and roomy as possible."

Bright and Airy Kitchen

Bright and Airy Kitchen

Blending the kitchen, eating area and living room into one large multifunctional space made sense in a narrow shotgun home, and the resultant space feels airy and open. A sleek black range hood and large white tile for the backsplash complete the look.

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Bright and Airy Kitchen

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Blending the kitchen, eating area and living room into one large multifunctional space made sense in a narrow shotgun home, and the resultant space feels airy and open. A sleek black range hood and large white tile for the backsplash complete the look.

Staircase to the Loft

Staircase to the Loft

"To avoid taking up prime real estate by building a full-on staircase, we installed this ship ladder staircase that’s operated on a pulley system," explains Joanna. "It can easily be left up, out of the way or lowered down for easy access to the top floor. Not only does it add a practical element, but with the high ceilings I felt like it was a really cool design feature in the main room."

Real EstateChip and Joanna's 'Tiny House' From 'Fixer Upper' Hits the Market at a Not-So-Tiny $950K

Staircase to the Loft

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"To avoid taking up prime real estate by building a full-on staircase, we installed this ship ladder staircase that’s operated on a pulley system," explains Joanna. "It can easily be left up, out of the way or lowered down for easy access to the top floor. Not only does it add a practical element, but with the high ceilings I felt like it was a really cool design feature in the main room."

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

"We situated the master bedroom, bath, and mudroom behind the kitchen," notes Joanna. "I had the walls painted this striking teal green to really define and differentiate this space from the rest of the home."

Real EstateChip and Joanna's 'Tiny House' From 'Fixer Upper' Hits the Market at a Not-So-Tiny $950K

Master Bedroom

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"We situated the master bedroom, bath, and mudroom behind the kitchen," notes Joanna. "I had the walls painted this striking teal green to really define and differentiate this space from the rest of the home."

From Tiny House to Practical Home

From Tiny House to Practical Home

"This space took the whole project from tiny house to practical home," says Joanna. "Having just one living area would’ve really made this house feel cramped, but this large office and sitting room transformed it and made all the difference."

Real EstateChip and Joanna's 'Tiny House' From 'Fixer Upper' Hits the Market at a Not-So-Tiny $950K

From Tiny House to Practical Home

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"This space took the whole project from tiny house to practical home," says Joanna. "Having just one living area would’ve really made this house feel cramped, but this large office and sitting room transformed it and made all the difference."

A 'Fixer Upper' Fave

A 'Fixer Upper' Fave

"Ultimately, the Bell project ended up becoming one of my favourite homes we’ve had the opportunity to bring back to life," reveals Joanna. "And this was definitely one of the top five most dramatic <em>Fixer Upper</em> reveals we’ve worked on."

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A 'Fixer Upper' Fave

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"Ultimately, the Bell project ended up becoming one of my favourite homes we’ve had the opportunity to bring back to life," reveals Joanna. "And this was definitely one of the top five most dramatic <em>Fixer Upper</em> reveals we’ve worked on."